Major food chains withdraw from Better Chicken Commitment's animal welfare policy

KFC, Wagamama, Burger King, and Taco Bell are some of the chains to step away from BCC and launch the Sustainable Chicken Forum

Chris Brayford
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"Are we really saying that, as a society, we are unwilling to allow a few more days of life to ensure such an outcome?" There has been mixed reaction to the announcement that fast food giants have decided to step away from the Better Chicken Commitment.
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"Are we really saying that, as a society, we are unwilling to allow a few more days of life to ensure such an outcome?" There has been mixed reaction to the announcement that fast food giants have decided to step away from the Better Chicken Commitment.

Fast food giants have been accused of backtracking on chicken welfare standards after withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) policy and launching a new cross-industry initiative instead...

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